USA Staffing

Assessment 1

Select the appropriate answer to each of the following questions based on your current level of education and/or experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position. When answering the questionnaire, remember that your experience and education are subject to verification by investigation. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation of experience or education as proof to support your answers, or you may be required to verify a response by a practical demonstration of your claimed ability to perform a task.

1. From the descriptions below, select the letter that corresponds to the highest level of experience and/or experience that you fully possess and demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Secretary, GS-318-06 (Full Performance Level). Read all responses before making your selection. MARK ONLY ONE RESPONSE. If you select more than one response, or leave this question blank you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.

A. A. I have one (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-05 level or equivalent for this position. Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience includes: knowledge of medical/surgical conditions and their treatment/care provided. knowledge of mental and psychological dysfunctional states and the treatment provided. Broad knowledge of psychiatric conditions and their treatment/care provided. Broad knowledge of alcohol and drug dependence and the rehabilitation process. Broad knowledge of the aging process and its effects upon patients' level of functioning. These knowledges are used by incumbent to assess need for professional intervention of a specific nature, especially at time of crises, when incumbent observes changes in patients' functional abilities, behavior or thinking processes. Basic knowledge of counseling methods and ability to apply them with individual patients. Basic knowledge of case management methods and ability to apply them with assigned patients. Basic knowledge of group functions and processes and ability to utilize them to facilitate. Flexibility, tact, initiative, and critical thinking are needed to perform duties with patients with wide range of diagnostic categories. Knowledge of medical terminology for use in preparation of documentation for patients' medical record. Knowledge of and skill in utilizing computer to perform data entry into and to retrieve information from DHCP. Knowledge of VACO regulations, e.g. MS Part IV. Medical Center Memoranda, social work service policies and procedures regarding patient treatment and care. General knowledge of sanitation methods, materials and techniques and ability to implement them to maintain a clean environment. Knowledge of infection control methods to maintain a healthy and infection free living area. Knowledge of fire safety, emergency, and disaster procedures to provide guidance to patients. Knowledge of safe driving techniques and ability to drive VA vehicles such as an ambulance during emergency situations.

B. I have successfully completed one (1) full year of graduate education in a degree program directly related to the work of the position as a substitution for specialized experience. This education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. Transcripts (unofficial) are required at time of application. As a general rule, education is not creditable above GS-5 for most positions covered by this standard; however, graduate education may be credited in those few instances where the graduate education is directly related to the work of the position. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. In order to be creditable under this provision, the graduate education must have been gained in a curriculum that is qualifying for the position to be filled. As such, course work in fields closely related to those specified include may be accepted if it clearly provides applicants with the background of knowledge and skills necessary for successful job performance. An academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent 1 academic year of full-time study. This determination is made based on normal course loads for a full year of study in the graduate program. If that information cannot be obtained from the school, 18 semester hours or 27 quarter hours should be considered as satisfying the 1 year of full-time study requirement. Part-time graduate education is creditable in accordance with its relationship to a year of full-time study at the school attended. When academic credit is expressed in contract months, units, or other terms that differ from conventional semester or quarter hours, it is the responsibility of the applicant to provide an interpretation of such credits from the appropriate institution in order to equate them to the semester or quarter hours specified in the standard.

C. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for all grade levels and positions for which both education and experience are acceptable. Combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements and may be computed by first determining the applicant's total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level; then determining the applicant's education as a percentage of the education required for the grade level; and then adding the two percentages. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant for that grade level. When crediting education that requires specific course work, prorate the number of hours of related courses required as a proportion of the total education to be used. If education is used to meet specialized experience requirements, then such education must include courses directly related to the work of the position.

D. I do not possess the minimum required specialized experience and/or education as indicated above.

For each of the following, please select the answer below that best describes you.

2. Are you a current, permanent, VHA employee located at a medical facility/or Coboc Nationwide? please provide a current, non-award SF-50 to provide proof of your status as a current, permanent VHA nationwide employee.

A. Yes, I am a current permanent VHA employee nationwide.

B. No, I am not a current permanent VHA employee nationwide.

3. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibility may be canceled; I may be denied an appointment; or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated and that responding "No" or providing no response to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.

A. Yes

B. No

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